MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
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MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2011 to 08 Apr 2026
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10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
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02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
15 January 2025 to 02 September 2025
Member
22 September 2021 to 15 January 2025
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
25 May 2016 to 02 September 2020
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 to 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
06 January 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
15 September 2015 to 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
23 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
02 September 2015 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
08 January 2015 to 15 September 2015
Member
03 September 2013 to 02 September 2015
Substitute Member
06 January 2015 to 24 August 2015
Scottish Labour
03 September 2013 to 08 January 2015
Member
10 July 2013 to 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
12 June 2013 to 21 January 2014
Member
19 September 2012 to 03 September 2013
Substitute Member
22 December 2011 to 03 September 2013
Member
01 June 2011 to 21 December 2011
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MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Mark Griffin. The date of their initial statement was 20 May 2026.
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee meeting date: 24 June 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Lab): "I have no relevant interests to declare."
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "The minister set out the damage that is taking place in this country as a result of leaving a political and economic union, and there is nothing in his statement that I can disagree with…
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "Driving down child poverty is a key priority of the Government and of the Parliament as a whole, but reviewing the targets that the Government is failing to hit does not seem to align with the rhetoric…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities regarding the pay negotiations for 2026-27. (S7O-00030)"
Chamber meeting date: 3 June 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "In my first speech of the new parliamentary session, I congratulate you, Deputy Presiding Officer, on your election to your role, and I welcome members of the health team to their new briefs…
Read all of Mark Griffin's contributions in the Debating Chamber
Find out how Mark Griffin has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00469
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 89 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.3
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: Kate Nevens
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 16 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.5
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.1
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.2
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Mark Griffin has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19252.4
Motion ref. S6M-18780.2
Motion ref. S6M-19832
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any mandatory escalation procedures are currently in place where an NHS board is unable to meet cancer waiting time standards."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether a rapid cancer diagnostic pathway for aggressive cancers is currently in place across all NHS boards, and if so, how consistently it is implemented across Scotland."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what work has been undertaken to expand and/or standardise rapid diagnostic pathways specifically for aggressive cancers."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current median and maximum waiting times are for (a) diagnosis following urgent suspicion referral and (b) treatment following diagnosis for aggressive cancers."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the accessibility and effectiveness of existing rapid cancer diagnostic pathways for patients with suspected aggressive cancers."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of current surgical and oncology workforce capacity in relation to cancer treatment waiting times."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding meeting faster cancer diagnosis targets, what assessment it has made of current diagnostic capacity, including imaging and pathology."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to increase diagnostic, surgical and oncology capacity to support faster diagnosis and treatment of aggressive cancers."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of current waiting times between diagnosis and treatment for aggressive cancers."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with mortgage lenders, brokers and underwriters to ensure that its First Time Buyer Fund can be consistently applied in mortgage assessments, what assessment it has made of any barriers identified by the sector and how they have been addressed."